Editorial Review:

"My father's teaching ... was based on the truth that each student must be taught according to his or her individual capacity at any given time. And each step is to be experienced for what the Bhagavad-Gita shows it to be: an episode in the greatest of all adventures, the eternal journey of the soul." --T. K. V. Desikachar Descended from an ancient yogic lineage, T. K. V. Desikachar is recognized as yoga's foremost teacher of teachers. Health, Healing, and Beyond is the long-awaited study of his application of yogic practices to achieve a union of body, mind, and spirit. Desikachar's father, T. Krishnamacharya, one of the greatest healers and sages of modern Indian history, incorporated many of his country's traditions into the adaptation and teaching of yoga for contemporary society. A student of Krishnamacharya for more than thirty years, Desikachar continues his father's efforts to preserve the essential teachings of yoga established over two thousand years ago. Essays by T.K.V. Desikachar and R.H. Cravens. Paperback, 6.5 x 9.25 in./216 pgs

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Yoga from a master:

Great book explaining how a yogi is called and educated. Wonderful message about the middle path of devotion. Not too much, not too little, always present as a practice in life.

Must read for Yoga enthusiasts:

When I bought this book I expected to read about deep details of the life of the 'teacher of teachers' T.Krishnamacharya. But as his son, the author, says in the very first chapters T.K did not divulge a lot to even his own son. From that point in the book I expected to be bored with the authors ramblings, but was pleasantly surprised to find it a good read.
While it would have been good to get a first account from TK, this secondhand account from his student and son is not bad. For me personally, it... more info

A Loving Tribute:

You do not have to be a serious practitioner of Yoga to appreciate the warmth that Desichakar brings forth in this tribute to his father. This is a story told from the heart, of a sons admiration and love of one of the foremost Yogis to have lived. I found myself finishing the book in less than a day. For those not familiar with the essence of Yoga as art, philosophy and science, this book offers an easy to comprhend overview of this timeless tradition which offers an incomparable richness to anyone who... more info

Lacks real content:

Whilst I am in awe of Sri Krishnamacharya and have been for many years, this book, written by his son, is a very difficult and dry read. At page 81, I just gave up and getting to that page took me a couple of months! It is also tiring to constantly read how great Sri K. was - I know that already!

There is very little if any information on the discoveries that Sri K. made from studying Sanskrit literature sprinkled all over India. There is also very little information of his life, hardships and... more info

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